Oud-Heverlee Leuven
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five First Division A 2025-26 matches.
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven have lost their last two games, including a 2-1 away defeat to Genk three days ago.
- Leuven currently sit 14th in the First Division A 2025-2026 with 15 points from 16 games, unable to pull themselves away from the bottom four.
- Mazzu’s teams tend to be gritty and tenacious, preferring a more structured, risk-averse setup over flair and flamboyance, and the players have responded well to his tactics.
Zulte-Waregem
- Zulte-Waregem have drawn four and lost one of their last five First Division A 2025-26 games.
- Vandenbroeck’s teams are known for their structure and compactness, preferring to sit deep and counter-attack through the forward.
- Zulte-Waregem have two wins, four draws and two defeats in their eight away games this season, scoring 1.38 goals per away game and conceding 1.50.
Key Players
- Ewoud Pletinckx is OHL’s top scorer in the league with three goals from 16 games this term, highlighting the lack of attacking quality that Mazzu has to work with.
- Jeppe Erenbjerg has scored two of Zulte-Waregem’s last five league goals and looks the most likely of the two sides to cause problems on Sunday.
Betting Insights
Both teams to score , at 1.68 , will be our main selection for this game. Additionally, our Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Zulte-Waregem betting tips suggest this could be a cagey encounter with few clear chances.
Prediction
- A stalemate looks likely between these two but our Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Zulte-Waregem prediction is that OHL are the slight favourites for a reason.
- This fixture always promises a tactical chess battle, but there is added intrigue with both sides searching for a way forward under new coaches.
- Mazzu’s setup is solid and tough to break down, while Vandenbroeck’s men punish teams through counterattacks.
